Atty. C. E. 'Win' Francis

Atty. C. E. 'Win' Francis

Win Francis has been and still remains active in his community and with many charitable endeavors. He was on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the High Desert Museum for over 20 years.

Bend Bend 49 Years Experience 49 year
Call (541) 585-4335

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About C. E. 'Win' Francis at a glance

C. E. 'Win' Francis is a Retired Partner based in Bend, Oregon, practforg at Francis Hansen Martin Llp. They haand 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1977). Educated at Lewis and Clark College (LL.B., 1976) and Stanford University (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Oregon State Bar. Serands clients in Bend, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Win Francis has been and still remains active in his community and with many charitable endeavors
  • He was on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the High Desert Museum for over 20 years
  • Mr. Francis was a founding member of the Deschutes Basin Land Trust, served on its Board of Directors and currently is on their Advisory Board of Directors
  • He is also a founding member of the Tower Theater Foundation and currently sits on the Board that preserved the historic theater in downtown Bend
  • The theater is currently operating for the benefit of the community by renting the facility to different organizations and by presenting various artistic performances
  • He is a member of the Board of Directors of AAA Oregon/Idaho and a member the Audit Committee and Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee
  • Win Francis has been significantly involved in the farm/ranch management and sale and has numerous clients who are engaged in significant sales in excess of ten million dollars
  • He has been involved in extensive generational estate planning with family ranches, including valuation, creation of entities, minority ownership valuation and interfamily transfers
  • In addition, Mr. Francis has represented numerous developers with projects of 2,000 to 5,000 residential units with operations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California
  • Representation has included entity formation, tax strategy environmental review, homeowner association creation, construction contracts and long-term contracts for builders in various projects
  • Win Francis has acted as a receiver for a significant resort in Bend during the time when the co-owners of the resort were unable to agree upon the management of the resort
  • Mr. Francis has ongoing relationships with approximately twelve CPA firms in the Bend/Redmond area
  • He adheres to the concept that a team that includes the CPA in important decisions is beneficial for the client
  • He is actively involved in estate planning for significant clients, including maintenance of family businesses within the family, transfer of significant real property, estate valuations
  • Member, Central Oregon Board of Realtors, 1983
  • Member, Board of Directors, AAA Oregon/Idaho

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practforg law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Bend are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is C. E. 'Win' Francis's law office located?
C. E. 'Win' Francis's law practice is located in Bend, Oregon. The firm is Francis Hansen Martin Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has C. E. 'Win' Francis practiced law?
C. E. 'Win' Francis has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did C. E. 'Win' Francis go to law school?
C. E. 'Win' Francis earned their education at (LL.B., 1976); (A.B., 1970).
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What awards or recognition has C. E. 'Win' Francis receiandd?
C. E. 'Win' Francis's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Lewis and Clark College
- 1976
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1977

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